The Hurricanes managed to salvage a point last night vs. the Blackhawks and can make it three out of four points with a win over Dallas tonight. Also, the River Rats parlayed a five-goal third period into a win.
Blackhawks Game Recaps
Canes Country: Canes fall to Blackhawks in shootout, 3-2
News & Observer: Canes still earn a point
Associated Press: Blackhawks 3, Hurricanes 2 (SO)
Chicago Sun-Times: Hawks hit their shots against Hurricanes
Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks stop skid with shootout victory
Daily Herald: Hawks credit crowd after wild shootout victory
NHL.com: If the playoffs started today... • Boxscore • Game Summary • Event Summary
Check Second City Hockey for more on the Hawks' perspective.
Stars Game Previews
Associated Press: Hurricanes-Stars preview
The Dallas Morning News: Modano can't be expected to save Dallas Stars • Carolina Hurricanes at Dallas Stars preview
Dallas Star-Telegram: Hurting Stars must collect wins, points
Check Defending Bid D for the Stars' perspective.
Albany River Rats
Albany Times Union: River Rats rally for late victory • Rats notes 'n quotes
Schnectady Gazette: Five-goal third rallies Albany • Rats-Admirals postgame